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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.57, 1,386.93 and 291.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.57, 1,386.93 and 291.29 is: 436.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.57 : 1,386.93 = 291.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.57/1,386.93 = 291.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.57x = 1,386.93 × 291.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.57x = 404,002.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,002.31/924.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.96

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